A Distinct Basic Structure in a Phylogenetic Tree is Known

Question

A distinct basic structure in a phylogenetic tree is known as
A) heterology.
B) topography.
C) topology.
D) parsimony.
E) homology.

Accepted Answer

A distinct basic structure in a phylogenetic tree is known as topology, which refers to the pattern of branching in a tree. The other options (heterology, topography, parsimony, homology) do not specifically refer to the structure of a phylogenetic tree.